J. & J.M Meeks - Dining table - Wood - American dining table

American crank dining table by J. & J. W. Meeks, New York. Mahogany
Beautiful crank dining table in mahogany wood, with an extension, from the prestigious American workmanship J. & J. W. Meeks of New York.

Early 19th-century table, George II style.

Square profile with an extension, fluted legs resting on padded feet.

A skirt runs along the table and closes in the space for the crank, which allows us to open and close the table according to its use.

In it appears the identifying plaque of this prestigious New York cabinet-making house.

Pieces of furniture from this American manufactory have been the subject of international auctions, with very high winning bids.

They are highly sought after and valued by collectors with exacting standards in search of unique, high-quality pieces.

Technical Data

Piece: Extendable dining table
Origin: private collection
Manufacturer: J. & J. W. Meeks New York
Condition: Good for its age and use
Measurements: 74 cm x 105 cm x 105 cm + extension length 148 cm
American crank dining table by J. & J. W. Meeks, New York
John and Joseph W. Meeks of New York have furniture in many museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago,
J. & J. W. Meeks of New York was a quality firm that produced fine furniture from 1797 to 1869.

Due to protectionist policies passed by Congress and the War of 1812, the South was cut off from European imports, which resulted in the growing demand for European-quality goods coming from the North. These needs were recognized by Meeks. Most New York furniture manufacturers were simply shipping their products, but Meeks chose to make short trips delivering his goods personally to those customers in the South.

John and Joseph W. Meeks of New York have furniture in many museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Colón Museum, and the Historic Collection of New Orleans, among others.